Achilleas Poungouras
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 December 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Thessaloniki, Greece | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | OFI | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2012 | Promitheas Larissa | ||
| 2012–2014 | PAOK | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2018 | PAOK | 8 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Veria (loan) | 19 | (0) |
| 2018 | → Arka Gdynia (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2018–2023 | Panathinaikos | 82 | (0) |
| 2023–2025 | Sivasspor | 37 | (0) |
| 2026– | OFI | 7 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2013 | Greece U18 | 4 | (0) |
| 2013 | Greece U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Greece U21 | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 March 2026 | |||
Achilleas Poungouras (Greek: Αχιλλέας Πούγγουρας; born 13 December 1995) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Super League club OFI.
Born in Thessaloniki, Poungouras began his career with hometown club PAOK, progressing through the organisation’s youth system to eventually break into the first team in the 2014–15 season. However, he failed to hold down a spot in the senior roster, subsequently sent on loan to Veria and to Polish club Arka Gdynia. On 10 February 2017, Poungouras extended his contract with PAOK until 2019.[1]
On 25 July 2018, Panathinaikos signed Poungouras with a three-year contract through to 2021. Poungouras moved to Panathinaikos as a free agent from PAOK, who kept a resale rate of 40%.[2] Poungouras overtook João Nunes and Dimitrios Kolovetsios in popularity and has his performances are being tracked by Greek national coach John van 't Schip.[citation needed]
On 29 June 2020, Panathinaikos officially announced the extension of his contract, until the summer of 2023.[3] On 3 March 2021, Pougouras scored his first professional goal with a header in the home defeat of Panathinaikos by PAS Giannina, losing the qualification to the semifinals of the Greek Cup.[4]
On 11 August 2023, Poungouras known to be dependable at the back, recognized for his strong tackling, adept aerial ability, and reliable passing, he signed a two years' contract with Turkish club Sivasspor.[5]
